DKiG repro patina question

[Avitas]

Hello all,

I got this DKiG repro (I assume from its no enamel finish and lack of real gold and details) and ws wondering about the wear on it. Would someone have deliberately aged this one to look older or is it a possiblility that it is just a really old fake with natural wear. It is a fairly heavy piece and a casting I believe. I would also like to see your repros to give a heads up to collectors of what is out there on the fakes market so we can avoid them. I got this one for 20 bucks to hold a spot in my collection, as I don't see myself being able to afford a real one anytime soon. It is marked "Ges. Gesch" and some sort of triangle mm that I can't make out. Any comments and examples of other copies of the Deutsche Kreuz are welcome,

Cheers,

Pat

[Avitas]

Here is the reverse, with the deliberate? wear on the finish and maker markings.

Pat

[Avitas]

Finally, a pic of the markings for further reference on copies. I look forward to your ideas and examples!

Cheers,

Pat

[Laurence Strong]

Hi Pat

A sure sign is the lack of rivets on the reverse, as all Dki's were made from 5 piece's riveted together.

[Laurence Strong]

Here you go, I bought this back in around 1970 from Delta International Doesn't look to bad

[Laurence Strong]

The reverse and the pin. There should be anywhere's from 4 to 10 rivets on the back, depending on maker and when it was built ie early or late, the later one's had the fewer rivets, 4 usually.

[Guest Darrell]

Hi Pat. No hope for that one I'm afraid.